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Maria Zuniga

Aurora,CO

Summary

Certified Medical Assistant with 8 years of experience in direct patient care and medical office management. Proven track record of achieving high patient satisfaction through effective communication and interpersonal skills. Strong commitment to regulatory compliance and practice standards. Expertise in building trust and rapport with diverse patient populations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Assistant

Erickson Living At Oak Crest
Highlands Ranch, CO
06.2024 - Current
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Operated x-ray and electrocardiogram (EKG) to administer diagnostic tests.
  • Assists with Referrals
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.

Medical Assistant

Youthful IV
Englewood, CO
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Ensured proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials used in the IV process.
  • Provided assistance to nurses in monitoring patient response to treatment and medication administered through an IV line.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control practices while preparing and administering medications via intravenous route.
  • Assisted with the preparation, packaging, labeling and delivery of IV medications.
  • Observed patient closely during medication administration for adverse reactions.
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.

Medical Assistant

UCHealth
Lonetree, CO
02.2020 - 03.2021
  • Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
  • Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing purposes.

Medical Assistant

DaVita
Aurora, CO
06.2017 - 10.2019
  • Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
  • Administered medications as ordered by a physician before and and or after dialysis treatments.
  • Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
  • Provided education about kidney disease management techniques to both patients and family members.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
  • Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.

Education

Medical Assistant

Pickens Technical College
Aurora, CO
05-2018

CNA

Pickens Technical College
Aurora, CO
05-2017

Limited Scope X-Ray Tech

LSO Training, LLC

Skills

  • Patient care coordination
  • Clinical and administrative support
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Vital signs and examinations
  • Phlebotomy
  • Electrocardiography (EKG)
  • Wound care specialist
  • Medication administration

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Medical Assistant

Erickson Living At Oak Crest
06.2024 - Current

Medical Assistant

Youthful IV
05.2021 - 01.2022

Medical Assistant

UCHealth
02.2020 - 03.2021

Medical Assistant

DaVita
06.2017 - 10.2019

Medical Assistant

Pickens Technical College

CNA

Pickens Technical College

Limited Scope X-Ray Tech

LSO Training, LLC

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